Cashier

Food for Thought•North Chicago, IL

1d•$0 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

As a Food for Thought Cashier/Barista, you will greet customers, take their orders, process cash payments as well as operate a Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions, balancing cash drawers and ensuring accuracy. You will be knowledgeable of FFT products and policies to resolve customer concerns and answer their questions.

Requirements

Customer Service excellence.
Cash handling and Point of Sale system.
Experience in culinary and prep kitchen positions
Basic math skills.
Ability to work with speed, consistency, and organization.
Comfortable in busy environments.
Must provide valid Food Handler Certificate and Food Allergen Certification.

Nice To Haves

Team player, thriving in collaborative environments.
Outgoing personality and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction.
Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

Greeting guests in a friendly, approachable, and courteous manner.
Preparing and serving beverages such as drip coffee, specialty drinks and tea.
Visually inspecting, selecting, and using only food items of the highest quality in the preparation of all menu items.
Working on catering events and taking on special projects.
Ensure item pricing is accurate.
Stock and refill inventory such as coffee cups, straws, napkins, and utensils; supervise inventory levels and communicate when necessary to ensure inventory is not low or out.
Maintaining food service facilities and equipment by complying with the highest standards of safety and sanitation procedures.
Engaging in additional supportive duties as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance – Includes Spouse and Domestic Partner Coverage (Blue Cross Blue Shield Provider)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Paid Life Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D) & Critical Illness Insurance
Short Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Parental Leave – Equal benefits to Mothers and Fathers
401K Retirement Plan
FFT University - Over 70 courses designed to enhance your skills in life and on the job to help your career growth.
Employee Meal Plan
Employee Discounts (Pet Insurance, Entertainment, Travel, Company Discounts, and much more).